My Pet Beetles.

One of my hobbies is studying entomology, and after much research I decided to start keeping some pet desert beetles.
These beetles are of varying size, but are all pretty small. Their elytra (the hard outer coverings of their wings) are fused, meaning they're flightless.
Desert beetles are easy to care for, as they can eat most organic material and can go a long time without food or water.
They prefer lower humidity and temperatures between 65-85 degrees or so, but can survive in ranges well beyond that.

I have 13 beetles total, and they all coexist in a 10 gallon tank. Here is a table breaking down the numbers and species of beetles that I own:

Beetle Species Number
Blue Death Feigning Beetles 3
Smooth Death Feigning Beetles 2
Nyctoporis sp. 2
Blapylis sp. 2
Micro Goblin Beetles 2
Hellburnt Diabolical Ironclad Beetle 1
Asphalt Ironclad 1

Their tank is full of different lanscaping features which allow them to climb, hide, and dig.
They're very curious and silly, and incredibly fun to watch.

Here are some pictures of my beetles:

A blue death feigning beetle climbing A blue death feigning beetle snacking
A smooth death feigning beetle A micro goblin sleeping halfway in some cork bark
Diabolicus climbing An asphalt ironclad beetle blending in on driftwood

To Learn More:

I got all of my beetles from Bugs in Cyberspace.
Their website provides a lot of helpful information, and is a great place to start. Peter, the owner, is also very knowleadgable and friendly. He's always happy to answer questions!